**Executive Summary**
The document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, specifically Part VI, Section 3(b) of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated February 7, 2018. It details the schedule and procedures for two elections within Manonmaniam Sundaranar University: one for a member to the Senate by Teachers of affiliated colleges, and another for a member to the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs by Principals of affiliated colleges. Deadlines for nominations, withdrawals, and the polling date are outlined for each election.
**Key Points / Main Content**
*Election: Senate Member*
* **Eligibility:** Teachers of each affiliated college.
* **Election Body:** One member to the Senate.
* **Authority:** Chapter-III Section 19 (a) Class II-Other Members Sub-section (1) of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Act, 1990
* **Returning Officer:** Principals of the respective colleges
* **Election Schedule:**
* Issue of Notification: February 7, 2018
* Commencement of Nomination: February 7, 2018
* Last Day for Nominations: February 19, 2018, 3:00 p.m.
* Scrutiny of Nominations: February 19, 2018, 3:15 p.m.
* Publication of Valid Nominations: February 19, 2018, 4:15 p.m.
* Last Day for Withdrawal: February 26, 2018, 3:00 p.m.
* Publication of Final List: February 26, 2018, 4:00 p.m.
* Dispatch of Intimation Papers: March 5, 2018
* Polling: March 16, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Scrutiny, Counting, and Result: March 16, 2018, after 3:00 p.m.
*Election: Standing Committee on Academic Affairs Member*
* **Eligibility:** Principals of affiliated colleges.
* **Election Body:** One member to the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs.
* **Authority:** Chapter III Section 22 (2)(a) Class II - Other members of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Act 1990
* **Returning Officer:** Registrar Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
* **Duration:** Residual period upto 09-06-2019
* **Election Schedule:**
* Issue of Notification: February 7, 2018
* Commencement of Nomination: February 7, 2018
* Last Day for Nominations: February 22, 2018, 3:00 p.m.
* Scrutiny of Nominations: February 22, 2018, 3:15 p.m.
* Publication of Valid Nominations: February 22, 2018, 4:15 p.m.
* Last Day for Withdrawal: February 28, 2018, 3:00 p.m.
* Publication of Final List: February 28, 2018, 4:00 p.m.
* Dispatch of Intimation Papers: March 8, 2018
* Polling: March 21, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Scrutiny, Counting, and Result: March 21, 2018, after 3:00 p.m.
*Nomination Procedures (Both Elections):*
* Prescribed forms must be obtained from the concerned Returning Officer.
* Nomination papers must be enclosed in an envelope superscripting the name of the Electorate (each election separately).
* Nomination papers must be sent by Registered Post or delivered in person or by messenger to the Returning Officer by the specified deadline. Failure to comply with these requirements renders the nomination invalid.
* Electors may only act as proposer or seconder as many times as there are vacancies, but not more.
* The elections will be held in accordance with rules and procedures for conduct of election to the University authorities in the Act and Statutes of this University.
**Impact Analysis**
**Teachers of Affiliated Colleges**
*Impact:* The teachers of affiliated colleges have the opportunity to elect one member to the Senate.
*Action Required:* Nominate and vote for a candidate.
**Principals of Affiliated Colleges**
*Impact:* The principals of affiliated colleges have the opportunity to elect one member to the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs.
*Action Required:* Nominate and vote for a candidate.
**Returning Officers (Principals of colleges for the Senate election, Registrar for the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs election)**
*Impact:* Manage and oversee the election process, including providing nomination forms, receiving nomination papers, scrutinizing nominations, publishing lists of candidates, and counting votes.
*Action Required:* Adhere to the election schedule and procedures.
Key Entities Referenced
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University: University for which Senate and Standing Committee elections are being announced.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing the election notifications.
Part VI-Section 3(b): Section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette publishing notifications issued by Quasi-Government bodies and Public Sector Undertakings.